David England (sprinter)

David England
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Welsh)
Bornc.1942[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Sprints
ClubSmall Heath Harriers, Birmingham
Medal record
Representing  Wales
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1962 Perth 4 × 110 yd relay

David England (born c.1942) is a former track and field athlete from Wales, who competed at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (now Commonwealth Games).

Biography

David England was a member of the Small Heath Harriers in Birmingham.[2]

He represented the 1962 Welsh team[3] at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia,[4] where he participated in two events; the 220 yards race and the 4 × 110 yards relay.[5] He won the bronze medal with Ron Jones, Berwyn Jones and Nick Whitehead in the relay.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Daphen Arden sets new indoor record". Birmingham Weekly Mercury. 11 February 1962. p. 32. Retrieved 23 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ^ "Two sprint wins for D. England". Birmingham Daily Post. 15 January 1962. p. 19. Retrieved 23 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Welsh team for Empire Games". Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh Edition). 16 August 1962. p. 10. Retrieved 23 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "The Family Affair". Daily Mirror. 16 August 1962. p. 19. Retrieved 23 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "Wales Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  6. ^ Abrahams, Harold (2 December 1962). "Snell wins disappointing mile". The Times. London: Times Newspapers Limited. p. 22.